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Why Men Must Abandon The False Gospel Of Nice-Guyism, by Michael Foster – Brown Pelican Society of Lousiana

Why Men Must Abandon The False Gospel Of Nice-Guyism, by Michael Foster

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Image Credit. Michelle Tresemer. Church. Unsplash.

By Michael Foster, The Federalist, May 26, 2025

Michael Foster is a pastor and writer. He and his wife live with their eight children on a small farm in Batavia, Ohio. Follow him on Substack and on X.

The core problem is that nice guys’ self-sacrifice is rooted in a falsehood. It’s not motivated by strength or obedience to God — it’s motivated by insecurity and fear.

For years, I’ve watched men in the Church try to gain respect by being nice and fail miserably. They serve, they sacrifice, they bend over backward to please everyone around them, especially their wives. But it doesn’t lead to the life they expected.

Instead of respect, they get resentment. Instead of admiration, they get indifference. They’re overlooked, not honored. Their efforts go unnoticed, their sacrifices unappreciated. These are the so-called “nice guys.” And understanding what drives them is key to understanding why so many Christian men feel lost, ineffective, and ashamed. …

Why Men Must Abandon The False Gospel Of Nice-Guyism, by Michael Foster

Fr. Paul D. Scalia: What Makes for Peace

The Key to the Church’s Success in This World, by Dr. Jeff Mirus

By Michael Foster, The Federalist, May 26, 2025

The core problem is that nice guys’ self-sacrifice is rooted in a falsehood. It’s not motivated by strength or obedience to God — it’s motivated by insecurity and fear.

For years, I’ve watched men in the Church try to gain respect by being nice and fail miserably. They serve, they sacrifice, they bend over backward to please everyone around them, especially their wives. But it doesn’t lead to the life they expected.

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